ETHEREAL BEAUTY AT ATHENA LINDIA

” The light was fabulous, crystal clear, and still fairly low in the sky, creating wonderful textures upon the historic pillars and dusty ground”.

BACKSTORY

ETHEREAL BEAUTY AT ATHENA LINDIA

I entered the citadel high above the town of Lindos as soon as the gates opened.

If I had my way, I would have been set up and shooting at first light, but that was not possible as the site was out of bounds to the public until 8am.

I’ve visited the site a couple of times over the years, but this time I wanted to shoot in the early morning light without hordes of tourists.

The light was fabulous, crystal clear, and still fairly low in the sky, creating wonderful textures upon the historic pillars and dusty ground.

I covered many angles, but I must admit I love shooting into the sun when I can. Contre-jour light is one of the most beautiful, which is why it has been used by fashion photographers for decades.

This was probably my favourite image created that morning. I love the tree caressing the temple wall and the pop of colour it adds to the bright tones of the location from its leaves.

As I often do at these incredible places, I gazed at the scene, wondering what events had unfolded here over the centuries. These historic sites have fascinated me since childhood and inspire me to continue capturing them in my own unique way.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

What you are hanging on your wall

Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm — the same archival paper used by leading photography museums and galleries worldwide. Not standard photo paper. A soft-textured, cotton-based surface that absorbs pigment ink at a depth that makes colours appear from within the print rather than sitting on top of it.

Each print carries my authenticated digital signature, is numbered as part of a strictly limited edition, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Once the edition is complete, that image is permanently retired. No reprints. No exceptions.

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Photography by Simon Plant. Published by National Geographic and TIME Magazine. 37 years photographing the Mediterranean.

Framing Options

Choose unframed to work with your preferred framer, or select ready-framed (black or oak) for immediate display in your collection.

Black Frame With White Mount — Oak Frame

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Strictly Limited Availability

Each image is limited to small editions:

A3 (42 × 29.7CM): EDITION OF 15
A2 (59.4 × 42CM): EDITION OF 10
A1 (84.1 × 59.4CM): EDITION OF 5

Once sold, these editions are permanently retired and never reprinted.

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION

Printed by The Print Space—renowned fine art printers with studios in London | Düsseldorf | New York. 100% carbon-neutral production.

The Aeonian Quality Every piece is produced to museum-grade standards, utilising archival pigment inks and sustainable, FSC-certified materials. This artwork is designed to remain lightfast and structurally vibrant for over 100 years.

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DELIVERY TIMES

UK Delivery: 5-7 working days (unframed), 7-10 working days (framed)

Europe: 7-10 working days (unframed), 10-14 working days (framed)

USA/Canada: 10-14 working days (unframed), 14-21 working days (framed)

Rest of World: 14-21 working days (unframed), 21-28 working days (framed)

All orders ship via tracked, insured courier. You’ll receive tracking information once your order ships.

Limited editions are produced to order with personalized Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring each print is unique to your collection.

What’s The Difference Between A Canvas And A Limited Edition Print?

The canvas prints are open edition — produced on artist-grade cotton canvas with archival pigment inks.

There is no limit on how many can be made. The limited edition prints are on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper — a heavy cotton paper used in museum collections — with a strict edition cap.

When the edition sells out, the image is permanently retired. Both use the same photographs. The difference is the material, the edition limit, and what that means for long-term ownership.

See full details on our Canvas and Limited Edition pages.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

LIMITED EDITIONS — BEFORE YOU ORDER

Each print is produced to order, individually numbered, and issued with a Certificate of Authenticity specific to your edition number. For this reason, limited editions cannot be exchanged or refunded once produced.

If you’re unsure which image, size, or frame option is right for your space, please contact me before ordering — I’m happy to discuss your room, lighting, and which image would work best for you personally.

Contact: simon@aeonian.art

If your order arrives damaged or defective, we’ll replace it immediately at no cost to you. We may ask for photos of the damage to file with our courier, but your replacement will be arranged right away.”

Pre-Purchase Consultation

Not sure which image would work best for your space? Uncertain about sizing? Contact simon@aeonian.art or use the chat button at the bottom of the homepage before ordering.

You can also see any print on your own wall before you buy — HERE

I’m happy to discuss your specific room, lighting conditions, and which Mediterranean location might resonate most with you personally.

This is a 37-year career, not a sales funnel—I want you to love what you choose.

Athena Lindia

Etherial Beauty At Athena Lindia